Improve Each Essay by Deleting These Paragraphs
“In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ” This is a great start if you […]
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Do Not Throw Away Filled Aerosol Spray Cans
Back in May, a lawsuit alleged that Pam’s old cooking sprays exploded, causing at least eight people to get burned (and even blinded someone in […]
Continue reading »How Much Does It Cost to Send Money Abroad Using Bank Transfer Apps
For years, it seemed like you had two options for sending money abroad: queuing at the Western Union counter or queuing at the MoneyGram counter. […]
Continue reading »What’s in Store for and Out of Netflix in the Week of September 3, 2019
Netflix! Don’t screw it up! The Spy (Friday) is a limited series starring Sacha Baron Cohen (yes, you read that right) as a Mossad agent […]
Continue reading »How to Log Out of Your Gmail Account Remotely
What is great about Gmail is that you can check your messages from virtually any device with an Internet connection. But what if that internet-connected […]
Continue reading »Florida Residents Can Get Free Uber or Lyft Ride to Dorian’s Shelter
If you’re in the Florida area hit by Hurricane Dorian, Lyft and Uber offer free rides to and from local shelters. In both cases, this […]
Continue reading »The Fan Does Not Always Cool in Hot and Dry Weather
If you don’t have an air conditioner, your first desire when exposed to heat is probably to turn on the fan. But fans don’t always […]
Continue reading »Serve Fancy Cheeseboard at Room Temperature
Cheese is best stored in a cheese cave or in the fridge (if you are a farmer), but eating cold cheese straight out of the […]
Continue reading »Organize Your Browser Tabs With OneTab, but Also Back Them Up
I love OneTab and you should too. It’s an incredibly easy way to combine the nightmare of tabs you’ve saved in your browser window into […]
Continue reading »To Weather a Stock Market Downturn, Treat It Like a Sell
With recent talk of a potential recession, it can be difficult to know if you should buy, sell, or hold on to your investments – […]
Continue reading »Use the Fall Foliage Forecast Map to Plan Your Fall Trips Now
Technically, we may still have a month before summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start planning our favorite fall activities right now. If you […]
Continue reading »What’s the Best Fall Activity in Your Area?
It’s fall now, at least on PSLT (pumpkin spice latte time). Temperatures may still drop to the 80s every day, but Labor Day is already […]
Continue reading »How to Know If the Police Are Using Doorbells to Monitor Your Area
Earlier this month, we learned that Amazon was talking to law enforcement about the possibility of giving them access to the video feed from doorbells […]
Continue reading »These Airlines Offer a Waiver for Hurricane Dorian
If your plans for Labor Day included a trip to the southeastern United States or the Caribbean, then Hurricane Dorian probably caught your attention. A […]
Continue reading »Boost Your Productivity by Listening to White Noise While You Work
Office work is often distracting, so distracting that the pointless chatter around you ultimately hinders your productivity. One of the easiest ways to get rid […]
Continue reading »Energize for a Long Weekend With This Strong Cold Brew
Properly brewed Irish coffee is great, but also hot, making it a poor choice in the last few weeks of summer. To make a strong […]
Continue reading »How to Prepare Breakfast for Your Child in Advance
Morning with children is cruel. No matter how prepared you are or how early you manage to get yourself (and everyone else) out of bed, […]
Continue reading »What Awaits and Leaves HBO in September 2019
A host of new films and TV shows are coming to HBO in September, including The Lego Movie 2: Part Two , as well as […]
Continue reading »Don’t Buy an Older IPhone Until September 10
Woe to you, your friends or loved ones who saved their pennies for the old big iPhone update and are eager to make this purchase […]
Continue reading »Beware of Retailers With Dastardly Monthly Membership Fees
The next time you visit a retail site that offers discounts in exchange for membership, double check your cart before placing your order. Some retailers […]
Continue reading »Worrying About “bulky” Muscles in Women Is Sexist Bullshit
There are code words about strength training for women. It is assumed that we are afraid of becoming “bulky” and instead want to build “long […]
Continue reading »Reddit’s Best Back-to-School Advice for Teens
Whether they are walking down the hallways of high school for the first time or decorating their first dorm room, returning to school can be […]
Continue reading »How Was the Swimming Championship in August?
Did you swim a lot in August? My own summer has been quite chaotic and I have to admit that I mostly stuck to the […]
Continue reading »Use the Sauna Before, Not After Your Workout
If you are one of the lucky ones to go to a gym with sauna, you will probably see people relax in it after a […]
Continue reading »What’s on Amazon Prime Video in September 2019
September brings with it a number of new shows for Amazon Prime videos, including five platform-exclusive Amazon Original series such as Season 1 of the […]
Continue reading »Argue Like You’re on Camera
The difference between an argument and an argument is that in a fight, you say something that you will regret. Things that hurt another person […]
Continue reading »Create an Interior Bathroom for Your Pet Before the Hurricane
If you live anywhere near Florida, be sure to prepare your hiking bag and prepare your escape plan as Tropical Storm Dorian approaches (and is […]
Continue reading »Add Cash to Your Vehicle’s Emergency Kit
By always having a little money with you, you can avoid minor inconveniences. But if you think about the use of the money, you see, […]
Continue reading »Which Democratic Candidate Will Be the Next to Exit the Presidential Race?
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand formally dropped out of the presidential race Wednesday night, joining Jay Inslee and John Hickenloper, who said they were dropping […]
Continue reading »How to Stream From Android Phone to Old TV?
You should never feel confined to the small screen of a tiny phone in your pocket – or a giant phone, depending on your preference […]
Continue reading »HBO Airs Its Sunday Shows Earlier Than Labor Day Weekend [update: They’re Here]
Updated: 8/30/2019 11:00 AM ET: As of Friday morning, the new episodes are already streaming on HBO Go and HBO Now. Earlier: HBO is airing […]
Continue reading »Make Sure the Photo Is Legal With a Reverse Google Image Search
If the last few years have taught us anything, it is that “fake news” has found its home on social media. While “fake” messages are […]
Continue reading »Alexa Can Help You Find Lost Items in Your Home
Alexa is great for digital tasks like shopping online and telling gruesome jokes, but Amazon’s assistant can also help you solve your biggest real-life problems, […]
Continue reading »“Verbage” Is Not a Word
If you’ve ever had to pause to ask yourself, “Hmm, what’s the right word here … verbiage or verbiage, ” I have the perfect mnemonic […]
Continue reading »Is Your Friend Drunk or Called Emergency Services?
Comes to the end of the night. A friend of yours who used to be at the party passed out on the couch. But how […]
Continue reading »Kombucha – the Secret of These Sweet and Sour Shrimp
Shrimp is a food that doesn’t have to fuss a lot, but sometimes it’s fun to spice it up, especially if the sauce is sticky, […]
Continue reading »How to Stream Apple Music to Chromecast From Android
Here’s an exciting development that most people (myself included) probably never thought of: you can now stream Apple Music directly to Google Chromecast from your […]
Continue reading »Your Child’s Contigo Water Bottle Can Be Choking
Contigo recalled 5.7 million of its popular silicone spout baby water bottles because in some cases the spout could detach and cause choking. The voiced […]
Continue reading »When You Prepare for a Hurricane, Go to the ATM
You are blocking the windows. You are stocking up on water. You scoop up sandbags. But wait: do you have cash? If you’re preparing for […]
Continue reading »Vinaigrette Needs Much Less Oil Than You Think
At some point in salad history, everyone agreed that the correct dressing ratio was one part vinegar to three parts oil. They are all wrong. […]
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